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Temporary Tax Cut on Social Security Retirement and Survivor Benefits (2024-2025).

This act temporarily reduces the federal income tax paid on Social Security retirement and survivor benefits, as well as certain railroad retirement benefits. The change applies for two tax years (2024 and 2025), resulting in higher net income for beneficiaries. Crucially, the law ensures that the Social Security Trust Funds are protected from revenue loss by transferring equivalent amounts from the general budget.
Key points
The amount of Social Security retirement and survivor benefits subject to federal income tax will be temporarily reduced for tax years 2024 and 2025.
The taxable portion is reduced by 10% in 2024 and by 20% in 2025, leading to increased take-home income for eligible recipients.
This tax reduction applies only to retirement and survivor benefits, not to disability benefits.
The tax cut is temporary and expires at the end of the 2025 tax year.
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Print number: 118_S_2800
Sponsor: Sen. Ricketts, Pete [R-NE]
Process start date: 2023-09-14
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OFFICIAL LEGAL TITLE

Social Security Check Tax Cut Act

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

What is the official ID of this bill?

The official print number for this legislation is 118_S_2800.

Which chamber initiated this legislation?

This legislation was initiated in the Senate.

When did the legislative process begin?

The process officially started on 2023-09-14.

What are the main provisions?

Key points include:

  • The amount of Social Security retirement and survivor benefits subject to federal income tax will be temporarily reduced for tax years 2024 and 2025.
  • The taxable portion is reduced by 10% in 2024 and by 20% in 2025, leading to increased take-home income for eligible recipients.
  • This tax reduction applies only to retirement and survivor benefits, not to disability benefits.
  • The tax cut is temporary and expires at the end of the 2025 tax year.
What is the specific legal status?

The current status is Expired.

Where can I read the full text of this legislation?

The full official text is available at: View full text

Who is the primary sponsor?

The primary sponsor is Sen. Ricketts, Pete [R-NE].

What is the latest detailed status?

The latest detailed status is: Introduced in Senate

Is this summary verified?

Yes. This content was analyzed by AI and verified by the Lustra Judge System on 2025-12-26.

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